Visa Requirements

The information contained on this page is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders.

For most of our international tours and cruises, you will require a Visa, for up to date visa requirements please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website as below

Australia – smartraveller.gov.au New Zealand - safetravel.govt.nz

If you require assistance in obtaining a visa, you can utilise Visas Direct. Please note they will charge additional processing and postage fees if relevant, which are at your own expense.

Visas Direct – www.visasdirect.com.au/apt

The information contained on this page is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders.People of all other nationalities/passports will need to contact the relevant consulates or travel agents for the most up to date information on visa and entry requirements. Failure to obtain correct documentation may affect entry to certain countries on tour.

This information is current as at 20/09/2023.

Visa Requirements for Africa

Please note: The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website.

Zimbabwe

Visa required, to be obtained on arrival.

Zambia

Visa required, to be obtained on arrival.

Kenya

Single Entry Visa required, to be organised prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/kenya

Multiple Entry Visa required if adding extra nights after Tanzania. Please apply for an East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) by contacting the below local operator

Albatros Travel
Telephone: +254 20 2630028
Email: tours@albatros.co.za

Tanzania

Visa required, to be obtained prior to departure. Travellers will need to send their Tanzania Visa Application to the Perth Consulate via post.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/tanzania

Do not apply online for APT tours as our point of entry is Lake Manyara (LKY). This entry point is not available on the online application.

Please send the visa application to the following address:
Suite 182, Level 6,
580 Hay Street
PERTH, WA , 6000

Telephone : (08) 9221 0033
Fax: (08) 9221 0133 Email: enquiries@tanzaniaconsul.com

If you require further information on how to apply, please follow the link to the website below.
Consultant Website: https://tanzaniaconsul.com/contact/

Visa Requirements for Asia

Please note: The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. Passengers must consult with the appropriate consulates to ensure that they have any applicable visas for countries included in the holiday package prior to departure.

Vietnam

All Australian and New Zealand passport holders must obtain a Vietnam Visa. We recommend obtaining an electronic visa (E-visa) prior to departure at least 30 days prior to departure. If approved, the eVisa allows for a stay of up to 90 days and is valid for multiple entries. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You must check your details are correct when applying for a visa. The visa details must match your full name and date of birth as per your passport. Any errors or name omissions may result in you being refused entry. You may be charged an additional fee on arrival to correct the visa error and to be issued an emergency visa.

If your tour enters Vietnam multiple times during your tour, you will need to apply for a Multi Entry Visa.

To view the relevant entry and exit points/days required for visa application, please refer to the following documents.

Vietnam entry and exit points

Note: These documents are based on you arriving/departing on the first/last day of the tour. If you have booked additional pre/post-tour accommodation, entry days may be different so it is important to note that this reference should be used a guide only.

For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website:

Australia - https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam

New Zealand - www.safetravel.govt.nz

Cambodia

All Australian and New Zealand passport holders must obtain a Cambodian Visa. If you are not eligible for an e-visa, or you intend to stay in the country for more than 30 days you may need to apply for a regular/paper visa through your local Cambodian consulate or embassy either in person. Requirements are subject to change at short notice, so it is best to check on the official website https://www.evisa.gov.kh/news or with your Government’s Travel Advice for the most up to date information.

Downstream tours | Siem Reap to Hi Chi Minh City

Single Entry Visa is required. We recommend obtaining a e-Visa prior to your departure. Please Note: A Cambodian e-Visa is ONLY accepted when entering through a Cambodian Airport.

Upstream tours | Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

Single Entry Visa is required and MUST be obtained onboard your cruise. The crew on your river cruise will assist with processing your single-entry visa. Fee is approximately US $50.00 per person. Payment of the fee will be charged to your onboard account.

To view the relevant entry and exit points/days required for visa application, please refer to the following documents.

Cambodia entry and exit points

Japan

No Visa required for stays of up to 90 days
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/japan

South Korea

No Visa required for stays of up to 90 days
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/south-korea-republic-korea

Visa Requirements for Europe

Turkey

An electronic visa is required, to be obtained prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/turkiye

European Schengen Area

From 2024, a visa will be required to enter the countries in the Schengen Area
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/the-basics/sche ngen

Visa Requirements for the Middle East

Egypt

All visitors to Egypt require an entry visa. This is included in the tour price and will be obtained on arrival with assistance from our local staff.

If APT guests have made their own arrangements in Egypt prior to the tour, we are unable to provide them with a Visa – they must arrange their own Visa (no refunds apply) via the Egypt Embassy.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/egypt

Jordan

All visitors to Jordan require an entry visa. This is included in the tour price and will be obtained on arrival with assistance from our local staff.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/jordan

Visa Requirements for North America

Canada

Travellers are required to register on the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to determine eligibility to enter Canada, prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/canada

USA

Travellers transiting through the USA, or participating in an Alaskan cruise must register on the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to ensure eligibility to travel to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program, prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/united-states-america

Note: It is important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records. The printout is not required upon arrival into the United States, as the officers have the information electronically. Some airlines require the printout upon check-in, so please check with your respective airline.

Although specific travel plans are not required, the address where you will be staying in the United States is required to complete the application. If multiple locations are planned, you only need to enter the first address. If a complete address is not known, you can enter the name of the hotel or location you will visit.

When applying for ESTA, APT guests will need to list their first point of contact when arriving - this could be the first USA hotel or in some cases the cruise portion of your trip. All addresses can be found listed on your itinerary or below.

Cruise only – Holland America Line Seattle Address:

Holland America Line N.V Address:
450 Third Avenue West,
Seattle, WA 98119 USA.Phone: + 1 877–932–4259

If travelling on a Holland America cruise with Alaska Land, use the applicable address below:

McKinley Chalet Resort Address:
Mile 238.9 Parks Hwy,
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755, USA
Phone: +1 800-544-0970

Pikes Waterfront Address:
1850 Hoselton Road,
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone +1 877-774-2400

Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage Address:
939 W 5th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: +1 907-276-6000

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge:
23601 S. Talkeetna Spur Road,
Talkeetna, Alaska 99676
Phone +1 907-733-9500

I-94 Form
In addition to the ESTA approval, travellers entering the United States via a land border, or participating in a cruise sailing from Seattle, or participating in a land tour travelling by land from Canada to Stowe or Lancaster, must also obtain a Form I-94, but no earlier than 7 days prior to the planned entry date.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

Visa Requirements for South America

Chile

Visa required, to be obtained prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/chile

Easter Island

An additional form may need to be filled in prior to departure, please check up to date requirements.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/chile

Brazil

Visa required, to be obtained prior to departure.
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/brazil